The Jolly Scholar

That's a little college bar that has above average college food. I've been there a few times and learned how to barbecue from this fellow 20 some years ago. His barbecue is definitely another level some of the best you'll have in the area. There was live music the evening we were there which was entertaining. We hit this place about once a month.

Ive been here a couple times and never have a consistent take on their service. My most recent visit it felt like they were fully staffed but only 1 person was doing everything and it wasn't timely. Also they were doing only their late night menu (fryer food) at 7pm on a Friday.Plastic cups and paper plates were an odd thing to encounter but not the large takeaway.The beer is good for the prices & the vegetarian wings and great!

What an interesting place - in the middle of CWRU campus, it's truly the perfect spot for college campus. Casual bar with good beers and eats. We came on a Friday in the summer so there were not very many people because classes weren't in session. These vegan wings are hands down the best I've ever had. Absolutely incredible. The falafel was good, but a little bit done for me. Still tasty. I wished they had more variety in their beer listing, but also wondering if part of that had to do with school not being in session.

I came here with my family after we went to the Botanical Gardens and we were in the mood for a burger.To start, it's not visible as a free standing place when your driving around trying to find it because its inside one of the campus buildings. Park and take a walk.The interior is fun, lots of seating and a bar. Two of us got burgers and the third member got the chicken quesadilla. The burger was solid, no muss - no fuss. I would say the size is average - I wouldn't have been able to finish anything bigger, definitely disagree that it's "small." The quesadilla was delicious. We also grabbed a beer each and they were also solid.Our server was helpful and the girl manning the bar was happy to answer our questions and give suggestions. Sitting there and seeing the students made me feel nostalgic in a good way.Great place to check out!

Stopped in for dinner and a beer. Parking is a little rough since the bar is inside one of the campus buildings. The bar is large with plenty of seating. There is also outside seating if the weather is nice. They have plenty of beer options and food choices. The prices are pretty moderate. I had an IPA which was good plus the hangover burger which was also good. The bartender was great and definitely wasn't slow in any of my requests. Definitely a good place to check out if you are in the area.

They are a little pricy but so far the food I've had has been decent. The loaded fries are my favorite and probably my main reason for returning. The bartender is super friendly and attentive. He did his best to get me in and out quickly. The inside is spacious and felt pretty clean. If you're in the area and want a quick lunch this is a solid choice.

Fun place located on campus. Good food- reasonable prices. Nice helpful staff. We didn't participate but they have lots of activities for patrons.

I work right nearby and come here every so often for an after-work beer or bite. Love to sit on the patio on a nice day!The beer selection is pretty extensive and I can always find something to suit my mood. I have also enjoyed some of their seasonal cocktails, though they are fairly run-of-the-mill in terms of ingredients and flavors. I usually order from the bar and service is pretty quick.On the other hand, the food menu mostly involves lots of meat, cheese, and fries... nothing really blows me away. But it is exactly the stuff you would expect from the "bar and grill" genre, and it can hit the spot when you want it! The fries and queso make an excellent accompaniment to a happy hour.

Great in-house beer and friendly service. A little hard to find from the Euclid side, make your way around the right side of the building until you see orange umbrellas. Go in the door to the left of the umbrellas and you'll find the Jolly Scholar. I had the Redeemable Qualities IPA (6.99 for 16oz, 8.3%) and the falafel bites for $7.99. Tasty and crispy, fresh food. Clean, strong beer at a good price. A definite stop if you are working by Cleveland Clinic or the University campus.

We were staying at a hotel in the university district and were looking for a casual bite to eat nearby on a rainy night. This place popped up on Yelp, so we decided to give it a shot. As all of the other reviews say, this spot is hard to find inside one of the university buildings. The reviews were also accurate in saying that the service is quite slow. That said, the food is actually pretty decent. I had the buffalo chicken salad which was pretty good. We also started with the soft pretzels which were good, but not as good as the many other soft pretzel items that are popping up at restaurants all over.